How Long is the Tour?  Length of tour through Smoke Hole Caverns averages 45 min to 1hour and is easy walking for all ages. 

Walking distance  The Smoke Hole Caverns tour is approximately 2/3 of mile.

Are their stairs?  The Smoke Hole Caverns tour has a graveled pathway accessible to all ages with one major flight of stairs going up and two major flights of stairs coming down. Likewise there are areas which have a few steps here and there.

Shoes  Comfortable shoes are recommended the total walk which is under a mile and the pathways, although graveled, are uneven in some places.

What to wear   The temperature in the cavern is a pleasant year round 56 degrees so major bundling up is not necessary, although a light jacket or sweatshirt is recommended.

Accessibility  The Smoke Hole Caverns gift shop is handicap accessible, regretfully the cavern tour is not accessible due to stairs, two way traffic, and a few narrow passage ways.

Child Carriers/Strollers   Strollers are not permitted on the cavern tour, but we do recommend carriers for small infants.

Pets  Pets (cats and dogs) are permitted as long as they are small enough to carry.  Special considerations are taken for service animals.

Cameras/Video Recorders  Both cameras and Video Recorders are permitted on the Smoke Hole Cavern tour.  During your tour you will have several opportunities to record our many unusual wonders of mother nature.

Food Service  Booth style seating is available inside and offered at our Snack Bar to cater to your hungers needs.  We offer all beef burgers, hot dogs, soft serve ice cream and full breakfast.

Gifts  We run the largest souvenir and gift shop in West Virginia where we offer something for everyone.  You will find of course your traditional souvenir mugs, magnets, but the most unusual and tasteful merchandise is the Potomac Highland Shopping Area.

Jewelry:  Montana Silversmith, Black Hills Gold, Sterling Silver, Paua Shell, Western, Indian, Fashion, Costume, Rock, and Childrens Jewelry

Plush:  Aurora, Bearington & many others

John Deere:  Ertl Toys, JD boots for infant to children sizes, Clothing for all ages, Home furnishings, garden, and collectibles

Western:  Ariat Western Cowboy Boots for kids, ladies, & Men, Scully Leather Jackets, Outback Jackets and hats, belts (Nocona, Tony Lama, Justin, Brighton, Kids, & Rhinestone), Rhinestone purses & wallets, American West Hand tooled Leather Purses, extended array of jewelry, Christmas ornaments, Home décor, pictures

Candles:  Cheerful giver, Wood Wick, and Swan Creek

Knives:  Buck Knives, Collectibles, pocket

Shoes:  Minnentonka Moccasins & Sandals, Ariat Cowboy Boots, Mens Work Boots( Chippewa & Rocky)

Country Décor:  Country & Primitive   Lighted accessories, garlands, wreaths, fall, Christmas wooden signs, lamps,  and everyday

Purses:  Leather (motorcycle, western), Quilts by Donna quilted purses, rag bags

Wind chimes, toys, rock display, West Virginia Books, Cookbooks & trail guides, Hillbilly, Black Bear, Deer, Motorcycle, Frog, Dolphin, Eagle, Fenton Glass, Wild Wings Night Lights, American Expedition (coffee mugs, magnets & coffee thermos), Wooden wall plaques, Blair Cedar trinket boxes,

Food:  West Virginia Jams & Jellies, West Virginia Maple Syrup & Honey, Kentucky Bourbon Barbeque Sauces, Old Fashioned Gum & Candies, Huckleberry Flavored Products, Liquor Barbeque Sauces, Stewarts Soft drinks, Soft serve ice cream and milkshakes(seasonally), Deep Fried Peanuts, Nancy’s Homemade Fudge and much much more.